More recipes at http://www.bhavnaskitchen.comLike me on FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/superveggiedelightTwit with me on TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/bhavnaskitchenhttp://www.indianrecipevideo.comhttp://www.veggierecipevideos.comRECIPE DESCRIPTION:Ingredients:1 cup masoor dal1 cup shredded carrot(Gajar) optional1 cup chopped tomato optional(Vegetables are optional but I kind of like blend veggies in almost everything)big pinch turmeric pwd1 green chilli, slit lengthwise1 small onion, finely chopped1 tomato, finely chopped1/4 tsp turmeric pwd1/2 tsp coriander pwdpinch of cumin pwd1/4 tsp red chilli pwd (adjust)1/2 tsp grated gingerfew curry leavessalt to taste1/2 tbsp oilFor seasoning/poppu/tadka:1/2 tsp cumin seeds1-2 dry red chilli, de-seed and tearpinch of asafoetida2 tsps gheeDIRECTIONS: In a pressure cooker, place a cup of masoor dal, shredded carrot, tomato and turmeric pwd, 2 cups of water and pressure cook upto 2 whistles. If cooking over stove top, cook till the dal is soft. Mash dal, add half a cup of water and salt. You can add more water if you want a watery consistency. Keep aside.2 Heat oil in a cooking vessel, add curry leaves, green chilli, grated ginger and coriander pwd, cumin pwd and red chilli pwd and over low flame let the oil be infused with these spice pwds for a few seconds. Add the onions and saute for 4 mts. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 4 mts.3 Add the cooked dal to this mixture and combine. Cook for 8 mts over low to medium flame.4 In a separate pan, heat oil for seasoning. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the red chillis and asafoetida and turn off heat. Pour this seasoning over the dal and serve with rotis or white rice.